The capital city is Asmara

The population is 3,500,000.

The languages that they speak are Arabic, native languages and English.

The religions are Christian and Muslim.

This picture is from Encarta.

Asmara - capital of Eritrea.

The currency is the Ethiopian birr.

The country was at war for 30 years and most industries closed or moved to Ethiopia.

Many people have had to leave their homes during the war and they are dependent on foreign aid.